Spicy Lentils Recipe

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Spicy Lentils
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Directions:

  1. Sauté onion in oil until tender.
  2. Stir in ginger and cumin, sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add lentils, water and salt.
  4. Heat to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes.
  5. If the lentils are soft, uncover and gently boil until most of the liquid evaporates.
  6. If the lentils are not yet tender, continue to cook, partially covered, testing every 10 minutes or so.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lemon juice.
  8. Serve warm with brown rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 220.02 Kcal (921 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.11g 6%
Sodium 445.17mg 19%
Potassium 535.01mg 11%
Total Carbs 33.08g 11%
Sugars 2.71g 11%
Dietary Fiber 15.76g 63%
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 59.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.76 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.49g 6%
Sodium 161.39mg 19%
Potassium 193.96mg 11%
Total Carbs 11.99g 11%
Sugars 0.98g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.71g 63%
Protein 4.71g 26%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 11%
Iron 1.5mg 23%
Calcium 21.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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